green ribbon
/ˌɡriːn ˈrɪb(ə)n/noun
1A ribbon of green colour worn as the badge of the Levellers during the English Civil War (1642–8), and of the associated King's Head Club (founded 1675); frequently attributive in Green Ribbon Club (the later name of the King's Head Club), green ribbon man. Now historical.
2A ribbon of green colour forming part of the insignia of the Order of the Thistle.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Moderate Intelligencer. In some forms from green + riband. In some forms from green + ribbon.
- Stamp Act
- stamp collecting
- stamp collector
- stamp duty
- stamped addressed envelope
- stampede
- stampeder
- stamper
- stamp hinge
- stamping ground
- stamp mill
- stamp office
- stamp one's authority (or personality or style etc.) on
- stamp paper
- stamp something out
- stan
- stance
- stanch
- stanchion
- stanchioned
- stand
- stand a chance
- stand alone
- stand and deliver!
- standard